Digital workplace
2 min read
4 September 2025

Before and after the modern digital workplace: how organisations gain back focus and time

Kelly van der Horst

Work has changed. Employees are no longer tied to one office or one device. They move between locations, switch tools, and collaborate in new ways. But with that flexibility comes complexity. Too often, the digital workplace becomes a maze of logins, notifications, and scattered information.

The difference between a digital workplace that drains time and one that empowers people is huge. Let’s take a look at the contrast between “before” and “after” in today’s modern workplace.

Before: scattered tools, lost focus

A typical day in many organisations begins with switching between tools with multiple logins. Finding a document takes longer than it should. Was it shared in Teams, stored in SharePoint, or sitting in an email thread?

Workflows often get stuck. Approvals for expenses, leave requests, or project updates are scattered across different systems. Instead of moving quickly, people spend time chasing responses and nudging colleagues.

Communication isn’t much easier. Updates may come through email, chat, or intranet pages that not everyone checks. Important news is easily missed, leaving people disconnected from their organisation.

And for IT teams, it’s a constant balancing act. They manage endless tools, try to keep systems secure, and spend much of their time fixing access issues instead of enabling innovation.

The result? Time is lost, focus is lost, and employees feel frustrated.

After: one digital workplace, clarity and focus

In a modern digital workplace, the experience looks very different. Employees start their day in one place that brings together everything they need. From apps, documents, updates, and approvals. Instead of wasting time switching between tools, they can focus on their work.

Information is easier to find. Whether it’s a document, a contact, or a task, the digital workplace brings it into one overview. That means less searching and more doing.

Workflows become smoother. Approvals appear where people already work, reducing delays and helping teams move forward faster.

Communication also changes for the better. News and updates are visible to everyone, helping employees feel connected to their team and their organisation, wherever they are.

For IT teams, a simplified digital workplace reduces the noise. With centralised access and strong security controls, they can manage less and empower more.

The “after” is not about technology for its own sake. It’s about creating an environment where people feel supported, connected, and are able to focus.

One platform, one experience

The journey from “before” to “after” doesn’t happen by chance. It takes the right approach and the right tools. That’s where Workspace 365 comes in.

As a digital workplace platform, Workspace 365 brings everything together in one personalised experience. It connects people, simplifies access, and helps organisations focus on what truly matters: their people and their work.

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